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WHAT'S HAPPENING FROM JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 6, 2014
January 23 – February 6, 2014 Brought to you by: Eterno Laser & Medispa, Kentville, 365-7546 Be Ageless...
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THURSDAY, 23
Lecture: Shakespeare as a (Not So) Great Playwright — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Wolfville 7pm • Talk by Harrison McCain visiting professor. Learn about William Shakespeare as a literary borrower & co-author, set aside your romantic image of him as a solitary genius. This knowledge can help readers to appreciate both the brilliance of playwrights other than Shakespeare and the stylistic differences that mark him as superior to his contemporaries. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1502 (English Dept.) / kevin.whetter@acadiau.ca Meeting: Multiple Sclerosis Society — Sobeys, New Minas 7:30-8:30pm • The Annapolis Valley Chapter of The Multiple Sclerosis Society. All are welcome to attend.TIX: no charge INFO: 684-3364 / alleeta@ hotmail.com
FRIDAY, 24 Film: Jewels - Bolshoi Ballet — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7-9:30pm • Inspired by New York’s 5th Ave. famous jewellery shops, this triptych is a tribute to women and to the cities of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg. Choreographed in 1967 in New York City by George Balanchine. TIX: $20 adult, $15 student/ child @ ticketpro.ca, Home Hardware (Windsor), Box of Delights (Wolfville), Wilsons Pharmasave (Berwick, Kentville), all other Ticketpro outlets, at the door starting at 6:15pm INFO: (678) 348-0503 / jamesrobieskinner@gmail.com ORO! Orkestra Turkish Musik talk — Curling Club, Wolfville 7:30pm • EXPLORING the world of TURKISH MUSIK Public talk with special guest Ahmet Lüleci from Boston, MA. This will be a guided listening session to help you discover the many wonderful sounds and styles of Turkish music. This event is part of ORO! Orkestra's "Turkish Weekend". TIX: no charge INFO: oro.orkestra@gmail.com / oro-orkestra.com Axemen Basketball — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 8pm (Women’s 6pm) • VS Cape Breton TIX: $10 ($6 Women’s), no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca
SATURDAY, 25 Robbie Burns Day!
Breakfast — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:3010am • Bacon/sausage, eggs, hash browns, toast, jam, marmalade, coffee and tea . All proceeds are going to the Legion. TIX: $6 INFO: 542-5869 Sausage and Pancake Breakfast — Community Hall, Sheffield Mills 8am-1pm. Also Jan. 26 • Come to our community hall in Sheffield Mills to enjoy a delicious sausage and pancake breakfast with real maple syrup, blueberry sauce, fresh pressed apple cider, tea and coffee. TIX: $7 adult, $4 children under 12 INFO: 582-7263 / njackson@parishofcornwallis.ca Eagle Watch — Eagle Viewing Field, Sheffield Mills 8am-4pm. Also Jan. 26 • Come to Sheffield Mills to view our majestic eagles. See poster page 8. TIX: no charge INFO: 582-7263 / njackson@ parishofcornwallis.ca Breakfast — St. James Anglican Church, Kentville 8-10am • Homemade beans, fishcakes, eggs, bacon, toast, muffins, fruit cocktail, tea, coffee and juice. All proceeds for church activities. TIX: $6 minimum donation INFO: 678-3123 / stjames@ns.sympatico.ca
Soups On! — Farmers Market, Wolfville 8:30am1pm • In celebration of soup, seasonal warmth and the nourishment that comes with intermingling tastes and community gatherings we will have soup sampling using Market Ingredients and soup recipe cards so that you can create these very delectable tastes at home. See ad page 8. TIX: no charge INFO: 697-3344 / manager@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Young Naturalist Club: Winter Walk on Snowshoes — Wolfville Waterfront Park (behind Pete’s) 10am • W/ Soren Bondrup-Nielsen of Acadia U. This walk is dependent upon the arrival of more snow, so stay tuned! Snowshoes will be provided for 20 kids and 10 adults. Dress appropriately. Bring something warm to drink. TIX: no charge INFO: 3004465 / facebook: AVYNC ORO! a la TÜRK Dance — Curling Club, Wolfville 10am • ORO! Orkestra is honoured to present master dance teacher ahmet lüleci (from Boston, MA), for a day of Turkish dance in Wolfville! Party Dances workshop @ 10am, Fancy Dances workshop @ 2:30pm. This event is part of ORO! Orkestra's "Turkish Weekend" TIX: $25 regular, $20 students. Both workshops and party $50 regular, $35 students INFO: oro.orkestra@gmail.com Community Arts — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 2-5pm • Celebrate Dance! A performance of works by National dance sensation Valerie Calam and her dancers from across Canada. Dance inspired visual art activities and films on dance. Community potluck (5pm) and barn dance (6pm) wi/ The North Mountain Ceilidh Band. All ages welcome and encouraged, reservations encouraged. TIX: Pay what you can, suggested donation $5, $15 per family. INFO: 582-3842 / mail@artscentre.ca Axemen Hockey — Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 7pm • VS StFX TIX: $12, no charge for Acadia students INFO: acadiaathletics.ca ORO! a la TÜRK Dance Party — Curling Club, Wolfville 7:30pm • Celebrate Turkish music and dance with an ORO! Orkestra dance party! With special guest, master dance teacher ahmet lüleci (from Boston, MA) TIX: $10 regular, $5 students INFO: oro.orkestra@gmail.com Concert: FunTime Entertainment Presents!! — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • Get an intimate look into how The Funtime Brigade was created and the mashing of musical styles that brought it to life. W/ The Chimney Swifts, Sewa (aka Split Adams, aka Pete). An arsenal of new songs and a fresh spark inspired by their recent time in the studio. TIX: $10 @ Just Us! (Wolfville) INFO: 698-7375 / thefuntimebrigade@ gmail.com Dance — Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick 9pm12:30am • W/ Country Heat, country/rock music for all ages. TIX: $5 INFO: 582-1351 / 678-1014 Dance — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 9:30pm12:30am • W/ Big Deal. 19 & over. TIX: $6 INFO: 678-8935 / kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca
SUNDAY, 26 Scotian Hiker: Uniacke Estate — 758 Hwy 1, Mount Uniacke 12-4:30pm • This is a stacked loop system with two exits along the way for those who don't wish to hike the entire route. The trail system could be snowy/icy/wet in the woods. Bring: dry socks, lots of
water, and lunch. Count on 3-4 hours to do the full route. See events calendar on website for directions, and be sure to check it on hike day morning in case of changes/cancellations. TIX: no charge INFO: scotianhiker.com
Snowshoe Races — Reservoir Park, Wolfville 1pm (12:30pm registration) • Suitable for ages 10 and up. Choose from 1, 2, 5, 10km races. TIX: $25 adult, $15 youth INFO/Reg: race@trailflow.ca / trailflow.ca Deep Roots Annual General Meeting — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 1:30pm • All members of the Deep Roots Music Cooperative, volunteers, and supporters are invited to attend. Potluck desserts appreciated, any musicians attending are also asked to bring along their instruments for a jam session. TIX: no charge INFO: deeprootsmusic.ca Variety Show — Royal Canadian Legion, Kentville 2-5pm • Door prizes, auction, 50/50 draw, ticket auction, canteen, performers: Mark Clark, Robin Wright, Shirley Yorke, Basil Davidson, Stillwater, Cy Brown & the Guys, Carol Edwards & Wayne Brown. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and great entertainment! All proceeds for the Kinette Club of Kentville & District. TIX: donation INFO: 678-8935 Social Ballroom Dancing — Community Centre, Port Williams 3-5pm • Practice your existing dance skills and learn new group dances. You will be able to improve your dance skills through occasional workshops offered by certified dance instructors. Keep fit, have fun and meet new people! TIX: $17.50 per person membership per semester, $5 drop-in fee per couple, per session. INFO: Alan, 678-0375 Fundy Film screens GABRIELLE — Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7 pm • From the team behind Incendies and Monsieur Lazhar, this drama depicts the growing independence of a musically gifted young woman with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition marked by developmental delays and strong social personalities. The film chronicles her life and her budding relationship with a young man at their day centre as their choir prepares for a big concert. Best Foreign Film Oscar entry from Canada! See ad p. 6. TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / info@fundyfilm.ca
MONDAY, 27 Kentville Town Council Meeting — Council Chambers, Town Hall, 354 Main St., Kentville 7pm • Everyone welcome.TIX: no charge INFO: 679-2500
TUESDAY, 28 Committee of the Whole — County of Kings Municipal Complex , Kentville 9am • Committee of the Whole meeting TIX: no charge INFO: county. kings.ns.ca Public Information — County of Kings Municipal Complex , Kentville 1pm • Proposed Land Use Bylaw Text Amendments for reconstruction of commercial livestock barns (File 13-24) and Seasonal Residential (S1) Zone (File 13-27). The meeting is open to the public. TIX: no charge INFO: 690-6139 / planningservices@county.kings.ns.ca Knitting for Beginners — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Wolfville 6-9pm • Whether you have never picked up a set of needles or you just need a little refresher, instructor Devon Koeller will be happy to get you started. Learn how to cast on, knit, purl
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and how to bind off, while starting your very first project, a super cozy chunky cowl! TIX: $30+hst, includes all materials INFO: 542-2656 / brenda@ gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca
Groundswell Presentation — Studio-Z, Al Whittle Theatre 7-9pm • Water is the basis of our life here on Earth. The Groundswell project aims to connect with community members & groups to allow for community-based monitoring of local groundwater resources. Jennifer West, the Ecology Action Centre’s Geoscience & Groundwater Coordinator, presents to those interested in being involved. This project will establish baseline data of water levels around Nova Scotia. TIX: donation INFO: 678-3748 / mslipp@ns.sympatico.ca / ecologyaction.ca/content/ groundswell
WEDNESDAY, 29 Seniors Information Session — Royal Canadian Legion, Windsor 10am-12pm • Hants County Seniors Safety Association invites you to attend an informational session: 'Accessing Home Care.' Light lunch served. TIX: no charge INFO: 798-9601 / hantsseniorsafety@gmail.com Fundy Film screens OUR MAN IN TEHRAN — Al Whittle Theatre, 7pm • Canada’s former ambassador to Iran, Ken Taylor, personally sheltered six Americans during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. In the operation known now as "the Canadian Caper" lives were on the line. The Drew Taylor-Larry Weinstein documentary is gripping and informative, stripped of Hollywood embellishments. Wolfville’s Fraser Ash (now working for Rhombus Media, Toronto) was supervising producer. He will introduce the film and provide a Q & A. See ad p. 6. TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / info@ fundyfilm.ca A Night of Adventure — Studio Z, Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8pm • A Free monthly event where local wilderness enthusiasts share their stories about expeditions and adventure. This month listen to Jan Sebastian La Pierre speak about his incredible nonstop 175km sea kayaking trip from Canso, NS - Sable Island to raise funds for Camp Brigadoon! TIX: no charge INFO: 698-9364 / greeneradventures@gmail. com / paddle2sable.ca
THURSDAY, 30 Sip.Chat.Connect. — Blossoms of the Valley Cafe, 138 Gerrich St., Windsor 8:30am • It’s a new year of networking and making connections! TIX: no charge INFO: networking@sipchatconnect.ca / sipchatconnect.ca Concert: An Evening with Steve Poltz — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8-11pm • Steve Poltz invites us to join him for an evening filled with new songs, older favorites, compassion and belly laughs. Long time Poltz fans know that each of his performances is a unique event, so we're going to see him again with the excitement of the first-timer. TIX: $20 @ Box of Delights (Wolfville) INFO: cotefra@gmail.com
FRIDAY, 31 Alzheimer Research Breakfast — Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville 7:15-9am • Guest speakers Susan Kirkland and Gary Markle discuss ways to help persons living with dementia remain independent longer through fashion and home design. TIX: $45 @ alzheimer.ca/ns INFO: 422-7961 / michele.charlton@asns.ca